Digital Literacy Nigeria Project #28063

Technology for 200 Schools in Developing Countries

by Victoria House Foundation Inc

Technology for 200 Schools in Developing Countries

Project Report | Mar 12, 2018
Access to Technology in Nigerian Public Schools

By MacFarlane Okonta | Project Leader

While advancing education through technology in Nigeria, other developing countries globally, in inner-cities and rural America, The Victoria House Foundation consistently provides technology access to public schools in need.

In Nigeria, the students at Government Secondary School Abuja Wuse who were recent beneficiaries of VHF’s computer and Internet access donations, have shown tremendous capabilities with browsing and researching on the Internet unsupervised. The use of computers at the Government Secondary School Abuja Wuse have provided the students with new ways to learn that will always resonate on a global level. Since the implementation of computers and internet access they have seen an increased engagement level in class activities, lessons and assignments. Many students are genuinely interested in modern technology and have quickly learned to incorporate technology into learning activities in their classrooms. According to a report collected by VHF at GSS Abuja Wuse, in comparison to prior access to computers and Internet access, students there are more engaged and focused with their school work. The GSS students are enthusiastic and revitalized due to the implementation of computers and the Internet. We know that technology has brought hands on learning to the classroom that is both engaging and mentally stimulating.

In addition to the work done at Abuja Wuse, both the Iroko Community Grammar School and Government Secondary School Sabon Kaduna in Nigeria will receive their computer donations and Internet connectivity this June from The Victoria House Foundation. Lastly, in addition to Nigeria in June, The Victoria House Foundation is going to the Philippines and Ghana in the summer of 2018 to provide technology access to students in rural communities. VHF will also be working a inner city school, Alain Locke Elementary school in Philadelphia, Pensylvania. We will continuously provide updates on upcoming projects and developments.

We cannot thank you enough for your generous support and helping us sustain our projects.

Links:

http://www.thevictoriahouse.org

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Dec 11, 2017
Computer and Internet Connectivity Donations

By MacFarlane Okonta | Project Leader

The second phase of VHF’s project implementation this year was one filled with excitement and success!

VHF donated computers to The Timheri Primary School in Guyana. Timheri is a small elementary school outside of Georgetown, Guyana. Prior to the donation from VHF, Timheri did not own any computers and the students did not have access to the Internet. Through, VHF’s computer and Internet donation, the students are now able to do their homework and research papers. In addition, the students have limitless learning opportunities that were unavailable to them before. The students and staff of Timheri are able to work more efficiently with the use of the computers and access to Internet Connectivity, connecting and collaborating with their peers and seeking support when necessary. It is obvious that the students now comfortably use computers to write their papers in Microsoft Word and conduct research on various topics. The gap between schools in the coastland and hinterland (rural) schools in Guyana are gradually being bridged.

Thanks to all our donors, and sponsors whose continuous support has made it possible for us to provide technology access to schools in developing countries, and the inner cities. Once again, your donations have allowed us to provide computers and Internet connectivity to public schools in rural Zambia, the Mwanamangala Primary School in Mazabuka, Zambia, and Timheri Primary School in Guyana.

As you know, Advancing Education through Technology is our mission and your support has been invaluable in making this possible. Like many schools in developing countries, the children in Mazabuka live in a marginalized sector of their society; with little access to quality education due to tremendous obstacles they face including extreme poverty, limited resources and poor infrastructure, all factors that make quality education out of reach. VHF believes strongly that all children must have every opportunity to survive and thrive in their learning.

In 2018, VHF has planned additional projects in Nigeria, India, Ghana and Jamaica. In the United States, we will be supporting Alain Locke Elementary School. We are very excited to work with our partners in the implementation of these ongoing projects. Please stay tuned as we keep you abreast of our activities and projects.

Thank you once again for all of your support!

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Sep 11, 2017
Computers and Internet Donated to GSS Wuse Nigeria

By MacFarlane Okonta | President

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